Article
Genome-wide association analysis of grain yield and Striga hermonthica and S. asiatica resistance in tropical and sub-tropical maize populations.
BMC plant biology - 19 Sept 2024
Dossa Emeline N, Shimelis Hussein, Shayanowako Admire I T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic improvement for Striga hermonthica (Sh) and S. asiatica (Sa) resistance is the most economical and effective control method to enhance the productivity of maize and other major cereal crops. Hence, identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with Striga resistance and economic traits will guide the pace and precision of resistance breeding in maize. The objective of this study...
Topics
- Zea mays
- Striga
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Quantitative Trait Loci
- Edible Grain
- Linkage Disequilibrium
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Disease Resistance
- Genotype
- Plant Diseases
